Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment have announced that the latest chapter in the ongoing Neverwinter saga has been added to the game. PC players can now start exploring all of the new content and features in Dragonbone Vale. Dragonbone Vale is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and via the Arc Games launcher. PlayStation and Xbox players will be able to dive into the action starting February 8, 2022.
Dragonbone Vale marks the return of one of the MMORPG‘s original antagonists, Valindra Shadowmantle. She has joined up with the Cult of the Dragon and is ready to unleash undeath to all the dragons in the area. According to the development team, there are a number of familiar enemies making a return and tons of new content for everyone to enjoy.
- Dragonbone Vale Adventure Zone & Campaign – In this new adventure zone, Heroes of Neverwinter set out from the encampment of the four allied factions and work their way through four distinct regions of the Sword Mountains: Whetstone Thicket, Quellwater Tarn, Wyrmbone Marrows, and Scaleblight Summit. The adventure zone includes the following unique features:
- Grappling Hook Mechanics – For the first time ever in Neverwinter you can grapple around specific, designated spots of the Dragonbone Vale adventure zone with a grappling hook, allowing vertical exploration and new ways to travel the zone. These mechanics won’t be available in other zones outside of Dragonbone Vale at this time.
- Faction Reputation System: By completing faction-specific quests, such as heroic encounters, defending supply lines, gathering dragonsight treasures, and more, players can build reputation with each of the four factions, which they can use to unlock various rewards and features, including faction cosmetics, companion gear, and more.
- The Crown of Keldegonn Trial – A new 10-player trial where heroes confront Valindra and the dracolich Palhavorithyn atop the dwarven ruins of Keldegonn. Players can begin to unlock the trial on January 18.
- Scaleblight Mythal (Epic Adventure) – The story’s culmination in Sword Mountain’s Scaleblight Summit region. Members of the Shield of the North Alliance assault the location of the great ritual and fight to stop Valindra and the Cult of the Dragon from invoking Rite of the Dracolich to bring undeath to all dragons. Adventurers will have access to this content on PC beginning February 8 and on consoles starting March 8.
- Enchantment and Refinement Overhaul – This update brings quality of life improvements to the refinement system and all-new enchantments.
On February 8th, PC players will also be treated to new content on February 8th, though what that will be remains a mystery.
Check out the Dragonbone Vale launch trailer and then head to the Neverwinter official site to learn more.
